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Next Steps in Hollow Glass: Implosion Pendant
$120.00Date and Time: 04/23/2022 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Intro to Hollow Glass Work on April 2 or equivalent.
Learn to manipulate and embellish hollow glass to make a floral implosion pendant.
Next Steps in Lampworking: Hollow Beads
$120.00Date and Time: 03/23/2024 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic lampworking skills.
Hollow beads are a challenge as you need heat to melt the glass, yet too much heat contracts the glass and you lose the hollow nature of your bead. Learn tips and tricks to making hollow beads. Try making a bead inside your hollow bead.
Next Steps in Soft Glass: Florals Under Glass–1 seat left!
$105.00Date and Time: 09/30/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Wendy Ford
Prerequisites: Flame I or equivalent flamework skills.
Learn to layer effetre glass and make floral images under a clear encasing. Students will review making a solid core bead, making your own stringers, and making flowers with dots, stringers, plunging, and twisting. The final step will be to encase this embellished bead with clear glass. The result is a bouquet under glass.
Kaleidoscope Pendant
$60.00Date and Time: 04/01/2023 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience is necessary.
The project is fast and fun. It is a round donut shape made from pearls, crystals, and seed beads. Participants will create a pendant. This project is easily adapted for making a pair of earrings on your own.
Blooming Flower Pendant–only 2 seats left!
$78.00Date and Time: 02/10/2024 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Using a pattern by Justyna Szlezak, create this lovely and light weight floral pendant. Participants will be guided in the use of her instructions. Use herringbone and peyote stitch to build this form that will twist and turn its way into a lovely flower at the last minute.
Blooming Flower Pendant–This class is full. Call 319-338-1566 to get on the waitlist.
Date and Time: 03/29/2024 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Using a pattern by Justyna Szlezak, create this lovely and light weight floral pendant. Participants will be guided in the use of her instructions. Use herringbone and peyote stitch to build this form that will twist and turn its way into a lovely flower at the last minute.
This class is full. Please call 319-338-1566 to get on the waitlist. When there are two people on the list we will work to schedule another session.
Double Wrapped Bracelet–this class is full, please call to get on a waiting list!
Date and Time: 04/15/2023 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Wrapped bracelets are all the rage and can cost up to $225. Learn to make these fashion icon pieces yourself out of leather, stone beads, and Fireline. Vegan option available. These pieces are fun to make and are great for gifting.
Please call to get on a waiting list. When we get two people on the list, we will schedule an additional session. Registration is $68 and includes all materials and instruction.
Peyote Marquise Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 02/23/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Peyote stitch basics.
Make one of a pair of three-dimensional oval-shaped earrings using peyote stitch and Delica seed beads. Embellish the edges with magatamas. This wonderful shape can also be used for a beaded pendant, chains or links.
Peyote Stitch Basics
$58.00Date and Time: 03/24/2018 from -
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Peyote stitch is a basic and incredibly versatile seed bead weaving technique. Beading magazines have many projects that utilize peyote stitch. This workshop will share flat and tubular peyote, even count, using Toho and Delica seed beads. Learn when to use each stitch and walk away with samples of each.
This class is a prerequisite for Color Gradient and Raised Triangle Earrings—both scheduled in April.
Peyote Stitch Beaded Beads through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 05/20/2019 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Weaving with beads isn’t has complicated as it looks. Peyote stitch is a versatile and often used seed bead weaving technique. Students will make beads by beading a rectangle, embellishing it if you choose, then folding and zipping it closed to make a tight and seamless tube. Samples of finished jewelry using peyote stitch will be available.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee.
Peyote Stitch Beaded Beads through Kirkwood Community College Continuing Education Program
Date and Time: 04/18/2019 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No previous experience necessary.
Weaving with beads isn’t has complicated as it looks. Peyote stitch is a versatile and often used seed bead weaving technique. Students will make beads by beading a rectangle then folding it up and zipping it closed to make a tight and seamless tube. Fancy your bead up by adding layers of embellishment. Samples of finished jewelry using peyote stitch will be available with discussion on the techniques used to construct them.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College or on site–follow this link to register and look for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search.
On site registrations will be taken but not counted towards the minimum class size in order for the class to take place.
Peyote Stitch Napkin Ring through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 04/27/2018 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the fundamentals of tubular even count peyote stitch by making a beaded napkin ring. Then make a whole set for entertaining and gifting. You will use Toho 11/0 round seed beads and Miyuki magatamas in this project.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. Instructor: Karen Kubby.
$30 instructor fee/$28 materials fee.
Peyote Stitch Napkin Ring through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 05/25/2018 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the fundamentals of tubular even count peyote stitch by making a beaded napkin ring. Then make a whole set for entertaining and gifting. You will use Toho 11/0 round seed beads and Miyuki magatamas in this project. No experience necessary.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
$30 instructor fee/$28 materials fee.
Peyote Stitch Techniques–Flat and Tubular
$60.00Date and Time: 03/12/2022 from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Peyote stitch is a basic and incredibly versatile seed bead weaving technique. Beading books and on-line resources have many projects that utilize peyote stitch. This workshop will share flat and tubular peyote, even count, using Toho seed beads. Learn when to use each stitch and walk away with samples of each.
This class is a prerequisite for many Beadology Iowa classes, including Fancy Barbell Beaded Toggle later on March 12.
Valentines’ Day Pop-up Card & Envelope
$60.00Date and Time: 02/05/2022 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Alyssa Jakowchuk
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the art of folding paper to create a simple pop-up card. Create a matching envelope. No beads involved in this project. This card will have to go to someone special.
Next Steps in Hollow Glass Work: Tubular Triangle
$105.00Date and Time: 09/16/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI’s Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Hollow Glass on Sept. 9 or equivalent skills.
Now that you know how to manipulate a hollow tube into a sphere, here is your next step. Learn to gently manipulate hollow boro glass into a triangle. Add it to your percussion instrument collection or call everyone in for dinner.